Awareness, Causes and Prevalence of Smuggling among Adolescent Students in Seme and Owode-Apa Border Areas Lagos, Nigeria.

Abstract

This study examined the awareness, causes and prevalence of smuggling among adolescent students in Seme and Owode-Apa border areas of Lagos State. Three research questions guided the conduct of the study. The study adopted survey research method. The target population of the study comprised all Senior Secondary School (SSS 11) students in Seme and Owode-Apa border towns of Lagos State. 200 respondents were randomly selected as sample for this study. A structured questionnaire was constructed and administered on respondents for data collection and analyses. The data obtained were statistically analyzed using simple percentages, mean and standard deviation. The findings revealed that there is a high level of awareness and perceived causes of smuggling among adolescent students. The extent of smuggling prevalence among adolescent students in Seme and Owode-Apa border towns of Lagos State is also high. Based on the findings, it was recommended that regular sensitization programmes should be carried out in areas around border communities to enlighten members on the evils of smuggling and the likely consequences on the students. Security liaison and networking with security departments should be encouraged towards achieving the national security objectives.